Wang Chen, minister of the State Council Information Office, delivers a keynote speech during the 8th Forum on Internet Media of China, in Chongqing, December 5, 2008. The minister urged the country's online media to help foster a society of integrity and honesty.[chinadaily.com.cn]

Ever found pornographic photos or ads in your e-mail inbox?

If so, you were a victim of one of the 10 "worrying trends" in the Chinese online community spelled out by Wang Chen, minister of the State Council Information Office, at an Internet media forum in Chongqing on Friday.

Other worrisome practices include spreading malicious online rumors, stealing personal financial information and the false online marketing of products. The trends are "posing a major challenge" to regulating the country's expanding online community, Wang said.

Efforts must be made to increase supervision of the Internet and enlist the help of Internet stakeholders to keep objectionable elements out of cyberspace, Wang said.